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id: a51c4f119a
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-06 04:30 PST
updated: 2026-11-07 10:00 PST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Oregon Zoo acquires 3.4-acre former Portland Children's Museum site

The Oregon Zoo announced Thursday it acquired a 3.4-acre former Portland Children's Museum property. City Council authorized Metro's $3 million purchase in December 2024.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/portland/section/life.md) · Entities: [Oregon Zoo](/portland/wiki/oregon-zoo.md), [Metro](/portland/wiki/metro.md), [Portland Children's Museum](/portland/wiki/portland-children-s-museum.md)

## Coverage

- [Portland Tribune](https://portlandtribune.com/2026/11/06/oregon-zoo-can-dream-a-little-bigger-after-aquiring-former-portland-childrens-museum-space/), 2026-11-06 04:30 PST: Oregon Zoo can ‘dream a little bigger’ after acquiring former Portland Children’s Museum space
- [KOIN 6 (CBS)](https://www.koin.com/news/portland/continue-that-legacy-oregon-zoo-completes-acquisition-of-portland-childrens-museum-site/), 2026-11-07 10:00 PST: 'Continue that legacy': Oregon Zoo completes acquisition of Portland Children’s Museum site

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